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Dr. "Maggie" Ballard (1900-1976)

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This Greenville native studied at West Virginia University before becoming one of the first women to earn an M.D. from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, in 1926. For 43 years, "Dr. Maggie," as she liked to be called, practiced medicine in Baltimore. After retiring, she returned to Monroe County, where she focused on her love of genealogy and local history. She helped start the Monroe County Historical Society and spent many years sharing her passion for history with others. Dr. Maggie was also a regular demonstrator at the Mountain State Art & Craft Fair, making and selling lye soap.